Try using Word Art and typing in an individual letter and rotate it individually. So for instance, if you want to bend the word PEOPLE. Type in the letter P and rotate it, then type in the letter E, rotate it and place next to the letter P. Type in the next letter O, rotate it and place it next to previous 2 letters PE. Continue with this with the other letters. Once completed, you will notice that the word PEOPLE are bend. It may take more of your time, but I find this method more effect and flexible as it gives the user more bending possibilities.